I have visited several salons in Ann Arbor in search of the best mani/pedi! When I found Alex at Encore studio I could finally relax as I have indeed found the best mani/pedi in town. Alex listens to what I am looking for and delivers precisely that, she is friendly and very easy to talk to; Alex doesn't sell me products, which I have found to be often the case in other places; I have made a habit of visiting Alex the day before a work trip or vacation, and she has always provided what I was looking for: a relaxing, take your mind off work and chat with a friend type of experience. My usual express pedicure & shellac manicure with Alex proves to be the best transition from my hectic work schedule to a relaxing vacation.I highly recommend Alex to everyone that is looking for a care-free salon experience (which is how it should be). Read Less

I've been getting my hair cut at Encore for the past few years, and I'm consistently very pleased with their service. The staff at the reception desk are friendly and always offer you a drink while you wait. The stylists are highly skilled and take the time to ask what you want and really listen. They also use great products, which keep my hair looking smooth and tame even for a couple days afterward! I recently got some coloring done here, and am so pleased with the way it came out. I highly recommend this studio if you're looking for a place with a posh atmosphere and some of that Kerrytown charm along with reasonable prices for great service. Read Less

Alex is an amazing nail artist & technician. She's done my nails so many times, I've lost count. When I ask about why my nails are the way they are, my nutrition was brought up and recommended biotin, as well. Definitely helped. Her artwork is top notch, to boot! Read Less

Mani-pedis have always been a very rarely appreciated experience for me in Ann Arbor. Most of the work I got done was extremely superficial and minimally cosmetic, without any health benefits. When you want some relief with your feet, whether or not there are ingrown nail issues or just extra build-up of dermis tissue lining the nail, you can be willing to pay this insane amount of money for a decent pedicure. So, despite my grad student budget, I got a Groupon to see Alex at Encore. The atmosphere is quiet nice, I got some tea, put my feet in warm water with moisturizers and jet massage -- I was happy. Then entered Alex. She clipped nails, and fixed their superficial look in a very long time that lasted a very short while after I exited the shop. I felt only immediate and transient relief, not owing to the masterfully done pedicure, but rather the warm water, massage, and moisturizers... But hey, I was set out for disappointment after my previous experience, so it didn't take me by surprise. The callouses came back shortly after as well, suggesting how superficially they were trimmed and taken care of. But the worst that made me give 1 star instead of 2 was the manicure. Now I'm an A-type OCD, especially when it comes to my nails. I have a tendency to bite my nails because I want them to be completely and perfectly smooth and curved. If they scratch fabric, they need to be smoothened right away. After a half-done quickie with my fingernails, I left the studio trying to fix my nails myself on my way home. It was that bad. Don't even get me started on the removal on the dermis layer... So, will I ever go back to Encore Studio? The answer is NO, unless I find someone else to knock my socks off. Read Less

Great people, they were doing a fundraiser, and not one lady seemed bothered that they were working for free on a Sunday, that speaks volumes in todays world! They did great haircuts, manicures and waxing. Highly recommend! Read Less

Great service and great haircut from my favorite stylist Randall! She's one of the few talented stylists that can cut Asian hair intuitively and beautifully. I've tried many different stylists and salons to mediocre results and now I follow her to Encore where she is doing amazing work. Highly recommend everyone to give Randall your trust, especially for you out there with challenging strong hair! Read Less